I'm not up to date on the 2001+ civics but my 93 has a clip behind the crank, in between the door panel and the back of the crank. I just bent a paperclip into a hook and pulled the clip out.
Ya, i did noticed that ring.
they make a tool that all bodyshop guys have that looks like a huge fork with 2 teeth and u put it under the tab and pry is GENTLY. a screw driver or tiny crobar would work
Ya, just bought that tool couple hrs ago. Well, going to try again tomorrow.
Hey, thanks everyone for taking the time to help me. I know im always rushing things and always try to look for the fast way out.